Cities as Sandboxes of the Future: Learning from "Test in Heidelberg"
Many start-ups fail not because of the idea, but because of the reality: Assumptions don't fit, hurdles appear too late. This is precisely where cities become game changers – as sandboxes that offer protected spaces for experimentation, feedback and iteration.
Using the example of "Test in Heidelberg", we show how urban test fields enable practical testing for start-ups and companies – inspired by the "Test in Tallinn" program. With a focus on AI, mobility, energy efficiency and renewable energies, it becomes clear that testing for the good turns cities into living innovation laboratories that bring solutions to fruition more quickly – for the benefit of all.
In cooperation with the Department of Culture, Citizen Services and Creative Industries of the City of Heidelberg and the Cultural and Creative Industries Support Network.
This impulse is part of "Future Lab Germany: How Cities, AI & Creativity Open Up New Spaces"
At our participatory Stage K4, we combine impulses with networking. Come along at the start of the session and take a look at all four projects. After a short project presentation, you will have the opportunity to network intensively with the people behind the projects and find out more about their work.
For the first 30 minutes, we will present all projects on stage, then there will be 90 minutes for deep dives.
